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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.18, 3,033.40 and 1,313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.18, 3,033.40 and 1,313.46 is: 1,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.18 : 3,033.40 = 1,313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.18/3,033.40 = 1,313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.18x = 3,033.40 × 1,313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.18x = 3,984,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,249.56/2,198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.52

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